Murray Pioneer

RPC looks at ‘cost-cutting’ budget as rate rise goes... INTO THE 11s

RATES for Renmark Paringa residents are set to rise by 11.25 per cent next financial year and wastewater charges will increase by 43 per cent – as council collects an extra $2.29m from its ratepayers. Renmark Paringa Council this week released its...

Hugh Schuitemaker

Sport

Cup stays in the jungle

THE highly sought after Obst/Warneke Cup is with Loxton once again, following a 21-goal victory on Friday night in Riverland netball’s A1 competition. Loxton burst away to a strong start at The Precinct in an early fixture, opening up a nine-goal...

Lachlan Dand

Council

Berri Barmera’s future-proofing 7.9% rate rise to net... EXTRA $1.266 MILLION

AN extra $1.266m is set to be collected from Berri Barmera ratepayers in 2025/26, after the local council unveiled an average rate increase of 7.9 per cent — and forecast more above-CPI hikes in the years ahead. Berri Barmera Council councillors...

Madison Eastmond

Support needed for RYT

A RIVERLAND community theatre group is seeking support to keep a much-loved flagship program afloat. Riverland Youth Theatre (RYT) is asking for community support to keep their ensemble workshops available for local teens as they seek long-term...

29 Jun 2025

Upcoming Events

01 March - 27 December

Saturday, 01st March 2025

Hotel Renmark - Temperance Restaurant

Enjoy the Riverland’s latest fine dining experience at Temperance Restaurant. Book in for Friday or Saturday nights to get a taste of chef Hugh Hazelwood’s farm-to-table delights. Partnering carefully selected suppliers with the Riverland’s...

6:00pm - 10:00pm

6:00pm - Hotel Renmark, Murray Avenue, Renmark SA 5341

08 March - 20 December

Saturday, 08th March 2025

Waikerie Wetlands Parkrun - weekly

Waikerie is the latest town to take on the parkrun challenge with it’s 5km wetland event happening every Saturday morning from 8am. Start your weekend off on the right foot by walking, jogging or running with your family and friends. Everyone...

8:00am - 8:00am

8:00am - Leonard Norman Drive, Waikerie SA 5330

Leonard Norman Drive, Waikerie SA 5330

05 July

10:00am - Wilkadene Woolshed Brewery, 65 Wilkinson Road, Murtho, SA, 5340

Murtho Mow Down - Woolshed Brewery

The South Australian Lawn Mower Racing Association is roaring into the Riverland on Saturday July 5 at the Woolshed Brewery. The Murtho Mowdown is lawn mower racing like you’ve never seen before. Expect speed, mud and serious revs. Live music by...

Saturday, 05th July 2025

10:00am - 5:00pm

Wilkadene Woolshed Brewery, 65 Wilkinson Road, Murtho, SA, 5340

11 July

6:30pm - Hotel Renmark, Murray Avenue, Renmark SA 5341

Make A Wish Trivia Night

Come along to support your local Make-A-Wish Branch continue our Wish-Granting Mission to Critically-ill children, whilst having a fulfilled night of Trivia, games and also a raffle. Table bookings are encouraged by contacting Make-A-Wish Australi...

Friday, 11th July 2025

6:30pm - 9:30pm

Riverlanders warned to not eat wild mushrooms

POTENTIALLY deadly wild mushrooms are starting to pop up in parts of the state, prompting a warning to Riverlanders about the risks of picking and eating unknown fungi. Poisonous wild mushrooms can usually be found across much of the state from late...

29 Jun 2025

Riverland property market shows strength

A RIVERLAND property industry expert says growth in the region is promoting local investment and good value for buyers. According to a recent study by Real Estate Ray White, Australia’s housing market acceleration, which began in January 2025...

Sebastian Calderon

21 Jun 2025

Former Glossop High School sold

THE old Glossop High School has been sold, with the vast 17-hecatre site taken off the market late last week. Sold by RWC Adelaide, on behalf of Renewal SA, Department for Education deputy chief executive Ben Temperly said “the site became surplus...

21 Jun 2025

Ending the Banrock Station legacy

AN iconic Riverland cellar door is set to close its doors to local patrons at the end of the month. Though wetland management and operations are set to continue as normal, access to the wetlands and cellar door will be stopped after a recent...

19 Jun 2025

Upcoming Events

01 March - 27 December

Saturday, 01st March 2025

Hotel Renmark - Temperance Restaurant

6:00pm - 10:00pm

6:00pm - Hotel Renmark, Murray Avenue, Renmark SA 5341

08 March - 20 December

Saturday, 08th March 2025

Waikerie Wetlands Parkrun - weekly

8:00am - 8:00am

8:00am - Leonard Norman Drive, Waikerie SA 5330

Leonard Norman Drive, Waikerie SA 5330

05 July

10:00am - Wilkadene Woolshed Brewery, 65 Wilkinson Road, Murtho, SA, 5340

Murtho Mow Down - Woolshed Brewery

Saturday, 05th July 2025

10:00am - 5:00pm

Wilkadene Woolshed Brewery, 65 Wilkinson Road, Murtho, SA, 5340

11 July

6:30pm - Hotel Renmark, Murray Avenue, Renmark SA 5341

Make A Wish Trivia Night

Friday, 11th July 2025

6:30pm - 9:30pm

Sport

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Sport

Riverland Darts

THE latest round of Riverland darts saw R C Ones, Waikerie Vipers and Cobby Eagles continued winning ways, with R C Ones defeating Lyrup Lionhearts by 12-3, in the latest round of Riverland darts. Les Platten performed well for R C Ones, as did...

Sport

Trials triumph for racing club

A DOUBLE dose of good news has been delivered to the Mindarie-Halidon Racing Club (MHRC) ahead of its annual September meeting. For the first time in its 109-year history, the volunteer-run club will stage official barrier trials at its Halidon...

29 Jun 2025

Community

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Community News

Tim helps honour Albert’s legacy

A SOUTH Australian initiative is continuing to ensure the legacies of Riverland former soldiers – who had been in unmarked graves – are recognised. Chaffey MP Tim Whetstone earlier this month attended a Headstone Project SA grave unveiling...

Hugh Schuitemaker

Community News

Waikerie mourns the loss of footy great

THE Waikerie community is mourning the loss of past Waikerie Magpie football player, and A Grade coach, Ross Eustice, who passed away on June 14, at the age of 81. Mr Eustice was the loved husband of Jill, father of Clinton and Loren, father-in-law...

Community News

The lost digger arrives in Renmark

AN AUSTRALIAN veteran recently arrived in the Riverland to raise awareness for mental health. Walking from Perth’s Cottesloe Beach to Sydney’s Bondi Beach, Victorian veteran, Bruce Bolger, reached Renmark earlier this month on his journey to...

Madison Eastmond

Feature Publications

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Other Publications

Riverland Foodie 2025

Welcome to our free Riverland Foodie magazine for 2025. Please allow a few minutes for the PDF to load. To view, click here

28 May 2025

Other Publications

Game Plan 2025

Welcome to our free guide to the 2025 Game Plan - The Riverland’s Winter Sports Preview. Please allow a few minutes for the PDF to load. To view, click here

09 Apr 2025

River Time

River Time 2025

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Kirsty Frahn

23 Dec 2024

Other Publications

River Life 2024

Welcome to our free guide to the 2024 River Life. Please allow a few minutes for the PDF to load. To view, click here

18 Dec 2024

Letters to the Editor

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Letters to the Editor

Text Line 25/6/25

Am really enjoying reading Pick’s Perspective. Informative historical snapshot of the Riverland West. Thank you John Pick, excellent work. JULIE Cadell Following the recent reports that WIN TV will no longer feature Channel 7 in its programming...

Hugh Schuitemaker

Editorial

Urging for free RSV vaccine

ON Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) Awareness Week, and as Australia passes 60,000 RSV cases this year so far, GPs are urging federal, state, and territory governments to make the RSV vaccination free for at-risk groups and protect our most...

Editorial

Rural Australians still suffering

THE latest release of the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW) data tables on Potentially preventable hospitalisations (PPH) in Australia by small geographic areas endorses the National Rural Health Alliance (NRHA) evidence showing...

Editorial

Support for ban on gambling ads

IN a major win for public health and community wellbeing, the Malinauskas Government has agreed to ban gambling advertisements across public transport spaces. The Legislative Council passed the motion last night with unanimous, multi-partisan...